Government

Public Works Commissioner In Washington Today To Discuss Territory's Transportation Priorities

Darryl Smalls, Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (DPW), is meeting with high-level officials of the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C. today to hold discussions regarding the Virgin Islands transportation priorities. The discussions will highlight future and current projects using federal funds, the agreement between the federal department and the territory, and other pertinent issues. "Overall, the DOT meetings are intended to ensure that we are part of any discussion taking place with respect to transportation programs and funding opportunities while updating them on various ongoing infrastructure developments. We have worked together on a number of successful projects that have improved roads, drainage systems, and other public works across the territory," Commissioner Smalls said. Smalls will also meet with representatives of Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division to discuss topics ranging from the Veteran's Drive Project Agreement and the statu...